Description
A comforting and delicious Chicken and Stars Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This homemade soup is packed with vegetables, tender chicken, and star-shaped pasta in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup stelline (star-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (breast or rotisserie)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the star pasta and cook for about 6–8 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use alphabet pasta or orzo if stelline is unavailable.
- To make it gluten-free, use small gluten-free pasta.
- This soup is great for kids or anyone needing a cozy, soothing meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
